KUCHING: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) is finalising its Long-term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) to guide Malaysia in meeting the net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target by 2050.
Its Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said that the Ministry is adopting a highly aspirational approach to decarbonise by committing to achieve the said target.
“In addition, NRES is also finalising the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Roadmap to chart the emission reduction pathway to reduce its economy-wide GHG emission intensity by 2030.
“This roadmap will help identify specific sectors and stakeholders to implement emission reduction initiatives in contributing towards achieving Malaysia’s NDC target,” he said in his opening remarks at the 13th Asian Aerosol Conference held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Monday.
To address the challenges related to air quality, Huang said the government is also finalising the National Clean Air Action Plan 2025-2040 (NCAAP).
“This plan is designed to enhance Malaysia’s ambient air quality and serve as a guiding document that aims to drive unified and comprehensive efforts toward achieving better air quality.
“The development of NCAAP 2025 – 2040 involves collaboration with various stakeholders, such as government bodies, the private sector, industry players, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), educational institutions among others,” he said.
On matters related to aerosol, Huang said aerosol research in Malaysia is a vital component of the country’s efforts to address air quality and climate challenges.
“With ongoing research and collaboration among scientists, policymakers, and international partners, Malaysia is well-positioned to make significant strides in understanding and managing the complex issues related to aerosols,” he said.
The 3-day conference to be held until Nov 7 is organised by the Clean Air Forum Society of Malaysia (MyCAS) and the Asian Aerosol Research Assembly (AARA).
Themed ‘Synergising Aerosol Science, Technology, Policy and Practice Towards Sustainable Solutions,’ it has gathered over 400 scientists, industry leaders, government agencies and policymakers from 36 countries to address critical issues in aerosol science.
Also present were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian who represented Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, AARA immediate past president Prof Chen Chih-Chieh, and Asian Aerosol Conference chairperson Dr Noor Zaitun Yahaya.
